Library Lockdowns


Question

Should an event occur, is it legal in NYS to institute a lockdown in a public library?

Sex Offenders in Libraries (NYS)


Question

We have two individuals in our community, within 500 feet on either side of the library, that have been identified as sex offenders on the NYS website.

Time Off Benefit Policy


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A member asks…[We] are switching to a Paid Time Off (PTO) model in 2018 and are looking for guidance on how to handle payout of the benefit when an employee terminates from employmen

NY Statute CPLR 4509. Library records


Question

Can a library report a crime based on use of library resources while honoring CPLR 4509 (assuring the confidentiality of circulation records)?

Assisting Patrons with Altering Legal Documents


Question

It has come up at our Reference meetings that patrons are using our technology to alter documents such as doctor’s notes (extending days of medical excuse, for example) and our staff